Monthly Archives: May 2026
EUR/USD steady as US-Iran talks and Lagarde speech precede US PCE inflation data
Written on May 26, 2026 at 12:16 am, by anakin
EUR/USD steadies near 1.1644 as US-Iran talks support risk; traders await Lagarde and US PCE data.
USD/JPY Retreats from 159.34 Peak as Yield Gap Supports Dollar, but Momentum Cools
Written on May 25, 2026 at 11:47 pm, by anakin
USD/JPY stays bullish but momentum fades; support 158.40, resistance 159.25–159.45; rate gap sustains dollar, options favor ranges.
Higher US yields and $105 Brent weigh on rupiah, peso and rupee amid Hormuz risk
Written on May 25, 2026 at 11:46 pm, by anakin
High US yields and elevated oil prices pressure IDR, PHP and INR; relief depends on Hormuz de-escalation.
BBH Sees Dollar Index Breaking Above 100 as US Growth and Firm PCE Bolster Fed Stance
Written on May 25, 2026 at 11:17 pm, by anakin
BBH expects DXY to break above 100 as US growth outpaces peers and Fed stays hawkish.
BNY Sees SARB Leading Emerging Market Tightening Cycle as Repo Rate Heads Back to 7.0%
Written on May 25, 2026 at 10:47 pm, by anakin
BNY expects SARB to lead emerging-market tightening, hiking repo to 7% to defend rand, stabilize bonds.
EUR/CAD Extends Four-Day Rally as Softer Oil Weighs on Loonie, ECB Hike Bets Support Euro
Written on May 25, 2026 at 10:46 pm, by anakin
EUR/CAD extends rally near 1.6080 as oil slides, CAD weakens; US-Iran deal, ECB hikes eyed.
ING sees hawkish RBNZ hold with July hike priced in, Kiwi driven by global factors
Written on May 25, 2026 at 10:18 pm, by anakin
ING expects a hawkish RBNZ hold May 27, with underpriced hike risk, July tightening signal, NZD volatility.
Takaichi to Fund Summer Energy Bill Caps with Extra Budget, Deficit Bonds as Yen Hovers Near 159
Written on May 25, 2026 at 10:17 pm, by anakin
Japan plans ¥3tn extra budget for summer energy subsidies, issuing bonds; yen pressured as USD/JPY nears 160.
Euro firms near 185 yen as markets bet on June ECB rate rise amid energy risks
Written on May 25, 2026 at 9:47 pm, by anakin
EUR/JPY rose as markets priced a June ECB hike, while BoJ stays dovish and energy risks linger.
Swiss Franc Gains as USD/CHF Slides on US-Iran Deal Hopes and Fed Rate Outlook Shift
Written on May 25, 2026 at 9:46 pm, by anakin
Swiss franc gains as USD/CHF hits 11-day lows on Iran-deal hopes; focus shifts to US PCE.